Beginner surfing "Zero to Hero" in Lagos
In summary
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Sports
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Duration8 days
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LevelAll levels
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DestinationPortugal / Algarve
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AgeFrom 18 - 50 years
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CO₂-Emissions86 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
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Languages
English
In a few words
Immerse yourself in the surfer lifestyle during a unique surf camp on the stunning Algarve coast . Designed as a true all-inclusive sports retreat, this stay perfectly combines the thrill of surfing with absolute relaxation.
During your week, you'll enjoy 5 days of group surf lessons taught in small groups of no more than 6 people. All necessary equipment is provided: surfboard and wetsuit are included, as are transfers to the best surf spots. To progress quickly and perfect your technique, the program includes video analysis , theory sessions, and paddling practice in a pool .
To balance your days, daily relaxing yoga classes await you, promoting excellent physical recovery. For accommodation, you'll stay for 7 nights in a welcoming international watersports camp . Food lovers will appreciate the delicious daily breakfasts and 6 chef-prepared dinners , perfect for refueling with healthy meals after epic sessions. A complete, invigorating experience where all you have to do is glide and enjoy.
The highlights
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Learn to surf at a multi-sport water sports camp where everything is planned for you.
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Exceptional breakfasts and dinners that our guests love
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Join an international community of travelers passionate about water sports
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Sport
Level
Surf
Management
English
An international team of certified instructors. Our coaches come from all corners of the world and together speak many of our clients' languages — ensuring you always feel comfortable in the water.
Each surf instructor holds the official Portuguese TPTD (IPDJ) license as well as ASI certification, and most bring years of teaching and practical experience, both here in Lagos and elsewhere. Beyond their technical skills, they are chosen for their patience, energy, and genuine love of the ocean.
- Certified Monitors — TPTD (IPDJ) + ASI
- International and multilingual team
- Years of experience in coaching and practice
- Small groups for personalized and close attention
With 20 years of experience in camp management in Lagos (since 2006), we know how to analyze conditions to guarantee your safety and help you progress quickly.
Program
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Your "Zero to Hero" surf week
- Activity Surfing
- Accommodation Surf House
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Over seven days, you will go from your very first "pop-up" (righting yourself up on the board) to gliding on the waves with real confidence — all on the stunning beaches of the Algarve's west coast.
A typical day: a morning briefing on the "Happiness Sofa," a van ride to the chosen beach, about an hour and a half in the water, then a free afternoon to relax by the pool, explore Lagos' old town, or extend your time on the sand. Evenings bring everyone together at the Baraka Bar—where solo travelers quickly make friends.
Progress is individual: most beginners manage to stand up and ride the whitewater by the second or third day, before moving on to smaller, unbroken waves (green waves) around the fourth or fifth day. Already a surfer? The lessons are adapted to help you progress further. By the end of the week, you'll leave with new skills, a great tan, a close-knit group, and an unconditional love for surfing.
Note
Surfing is a sport dictated by nature, so our program is flexible. Each day, the beach, lesson times, and session are chosen by your instructors based on the tide, swell, and wind—with the constant goal of providing you with the safest and most suitable conditions for your level. This means that the daily schedule may vary and that lessons may take place in the morning or afternoon.
- The 5 surf lessons are spread over the week, and not necessarily one lesson per day.
- The courses take place on the beaches of the west coast of the Algarve, about 40 minutes from the camp.
- Progress is individual and depends on conditions, your physical condition and your experience.
- Breakfast and dinner are included every day; lunch is at your own expense when you are travelling and going out.
- In the rare event of no waves (a "flat day"), your instructors will adapt by offering theory, video analysis, surfskating, or other alternative activities—ensuring your week is always full. The first day is dedicated to arrival, registration, and the welcome meeting; your first surf session begins the following day.
Accommodation
Access
Getting to us is a breeze. Fly into Faro Airport (FAO) — it's the closest, just 70 km away and about a 45-minute to 1-hour drive from the camp. For a stress-free arrival, book our airport transfer (€90 per booking, to be split between all members of your party, payable in cash upon check-in), and we'll be waiting with an AWS sign to take you straight to our door. Prefer to make your own way? Uber and Bolt services are also available from Faro.
Check-in opens at 4:00 PM at our main base: Kitehouse, Vila Calicas, Estrada da Albardeira, 8600-302 Lagos. You'll receive a warm welcome, a tour of the facilities, and everything you need to get settled in—then your first activity will begin the following day.
Arriving late or outside office hours? No problem. We'll send you instructions via WhatsApp in advance, and the team will be ready to welcome you as soon as you arrive.
Go to the starting point
The nearest airport to Lagos, Portugal
Faro Airport (FAO) is located 90 km east of Lagos. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes by car via the A22 motorway (free since January 2025), or between 2 and 2.5 hours by bus. Faro offers direct flights from most major cities in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia. It is the main gateway to the entire Algarve region. There is no airport in Lagos itself. The nearest alternative is Lisbon Airport (LIS), located 300 km to the north—a useful option if you cannot find direct flights to Faro.
Price details
The price includes
- 5 days of 2-hour group surf lessons (maximum 6 students per instructor)
- Daily yoga classes (except Sundays)
- 1 rowing/paddleboarding session in the pool
- 1 video analysis session
- 2 surfing theory sessions
- Surfing equipment included during lesson hours
- 7 nights' accommodation
- 7 breakfasts
- 6 dinners
- 10% discount on equipment rental for camp guests (possibility to pre-order a personal wetsuit for the stay)
- Transfers to the spots included
The price does not include
- Plane tickets
- Airport transfers
- Additional meals
- Other activities
- Personal expenses
Options
- Airport transfer : On request
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate what formalities are required for entry and stay in the destination country. You can also consult this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
For connecting flights operated by different airlines, also check the formalities for countries you transit through.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are compliant, in particular regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to still be valid 6 months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations and health recommendations. And don't forget to take into account customs restrictions and other obligations of the destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date — remember to regularly check official websites.
